FIRESTUDIO PROJECT

Complete Transport Control for Fast and Efficient Recording

 

 

 

 

 

The FaderPort puts the feel, vibe, and efficiency back into music recording and production. No more clicking through menus and drawing automation edits with a mouse. The easy-to-use FaderPort delivers complete transport control for fast and efficient recording along with ultra high quality, touch sensitive motorized fader for writing fades and automation.

 

The touch-sensitive, long throw motorized fader on the FaderPort has the feel needed for recording perfect fades and writing volume, mute and pan automation in real-time. Solo and record enable can also be easily controlled with the FaderPort along with window selection, play, stop, record, and managing markers (locate points) for fast and easy recording. A foot switch jack is also included on the FaderPort for hands free punch-in/out recording. The FaderPort works with all Mac or Windows-based recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic and more.

 

Not all Faders are created equal

FaderPort utilizes the same ultra high-quality Alps fader that is used in professional control surfaces and digital mixing consoles costing 200 times the price including DigiDesign's D-Command. The fader in the FaderPort utilizes a dual servo motorized drive belt system for fast-acting, accurate, and smooth operation. The FaderPort's 100mm long throw fader delivers 1024-step resolution for wrting ultra-fine and accurate fades and adjustments.

 

Features

  • Complete recording transport control
  • High-quality Alps fader used in control surfaces costing over $10K+
  • Touch sensitive, 100mm long throw motorized fader
  • Dual-servo drive belt motor design for fast and smooth operation
  • Write single channel or group channel volume automation
  • Write pan and mute automation
  • 1024 steps of resolution
  • Pan control, mute, solo, record enable
  • Quick window selection (edit, mix, transport)
  • Rugged metal top plate
  • Rugged military-grade push buttons
  • Footswitch jack for hands free punch in/out
  • Compatible with all major recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, and more
  • Mac and Windows compatible

Requirements

 

Computer system requirements: Windows XP or Mac OS X operating system; one available USB port

 

Control Emulation

  • Pro Tools, Logic, and Cubase/Nuendo (Mac) uses HUI Control.
  • Cubase/Nuendo (Windows), Sonar and Digital Performer uses custom FaderPort control driver.

Controls: PAN, MUTE, SOLO, REC, channel selection with BANK, OUTPUT (master fader), READ, WRITE, TOUCH, OFF (fader mode), Window View (MIX, PROJ {edit}, TRNS (transport), UNDO, START, END, PUNCH IN, USER, LOOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, STOP, PLAY RECORD. (functionality varies slightly between DAW software applications)

 

Fader

  • Alps touch-sensative motorized model used in professional control surfaces including DigiDesign's D-Command
  • Dual servo motorized drive beilt system for fast and quiet operation
  • Ultra smooth feel and lightning fast
  • Heavy-duty long life construction
  • Extreme touch-sensitivity
  • 100mm long throw for writing perfect fades
  • Resolution 10-bit, 1024 steps

Power: operational via USB bus, motorized fader powered via 9V 1.2A DC external power supply.

 

Included Items: FaderPort, USB cable, power supply, rubber feet

 

Size: Approx. 7" x 5.25" x 1.75" (18cm x 13cm x 4cm)

 

Weight: Approx. 1 lb.

 

Software Compatibility: The FaderPort has been tested and approved to work with the following software:

  • Pro Tools ver. 6 and later
  • Pro Tools M-Powered ver. 6 and later
  • Logic ver. 6 and later
  • Logic ver. 6 and later
  • Logic Express and Garage Band are NOT currently supported

*(note OUTPUT and USER buttons are not supported in HUI Control - Pro Tools and Logic)

  • Nuendo 3 and later
  • Cubase SX 3 and later
  • Cubase SL 3 and later
     

    *(note Cubase LE and Cubase SE are NOT supported)

  • Sonar 6
  • Digital Performer 4.5 and later